Blueberry Swirl Protein Overnight Oats
Creamy, parfait-style blueberry protein overnight oats layered with a homemade jammy blueberry swirl and topped with fresh berries. Each jar packs around 31 grams of protein, comes together in about 15 minutes, and keeps in the fridge for 3 to 4 days. The dreamiest make-ahead breakfast.
Servings: 4 jars
Calories: 485kcal
Equipment
- Small saucepan
- Large mixing bowl
- Whisk
- Measuring cups and spoons
- Fine grater or microplane (for lemon zest)
- 4 mason jars or airtight containers
Ingredients
Blueberry Swirl
- 1 ½ cups blueberries, fresh or frozen
- 1 to 2 tablespoons maple syrup
- 1 teaspoon lemon zest
- 1 tablespoon water
- salt Pinch of
Oat Base
- 2 cups rolled oats
- 2 cups milk of choice
- 1 cup Greek yogurt or blended cottage cheese
- 4 scoops vanilla or peanut butter protein powder
- 2 tablespoons chia seeds
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 1 to 2 tablespoons maple syrup optional
- ½ to 1 teaspoon cinnamon optional
Fresh Berry Topping
- ½ cup fresh blueberries
- ½ cup fresh raspberries
Instructions
Make the Blueberry Swirl
- Add 1 1/2 cups blueberries, 1 to 2 tablespoons maple syrup, 1 teaspoon lemon zest, 1 tablespoon water, and a pinch of salt to a small saucepan.
- Simmer over medium heat for 5 to 7 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the berries break down and the mixture is thick and jammy.
- Let the swirl cool completely before layering. (Or skip this step and use store-bought blueberry jam or mashed thawed blueberries.)
Mix the Oat Base
- In a large bowl, whisk together 2 cups milk, 1 cup Greek yogurt or blended cottage cheese, 4 scoops protein powder, 2 tablespoons chia seeds, 2 teaspoons vanilla extract, optional cinnamon, and optional maple syrup until smooth and no protein powder clumps remain.
- Stir in 2 cups rolled oats until fully combined.
Assemble the Jars
- Divide half the oat mixture between 4 jars or airtight containers.
- Add a spoonful of cooled blueberry swirl to each jar.
- Top with the rest of the oats, then finish with another spoonful of swirl on top.
Chill
- Cover and refrigerate for at least 4 hours, or overnight for best texture.
Top and Serve
- Right before serving, top each jar with fresh blueberries and raspberries. (Tuck a few berries inside the jar for fun berry pockets if you like.)
- If the oats are too thick, stir in a splash of milk to loosen them up.
Notes
Storage: Keep oats in sealed jars in the fridge for 3 to 4 days. Add fresh berries right before eating so they stay vibrant.
Make Ahead: The blueberry swirl can be made up to 1 week ahead and stored in the fridge separately for faster assembly.
Tip: Use rolled oats only. Quick oats turn mushy and steel-cut won't soften enough overnight.
Tip: Whisk the wet ingredients really well before adding the oats. Protein powder loves to clump if you rush it.
Protein Powder: Vanilla protein powder is the most versatile and lets the blueberry flavor shine. Peanut butter protein powder is great for a PB&J vibe.
No Protein Powder Option: Skip the protein powder and add an extra 1/4 cup oats and 1/4 cup more Greek yogurt. Protein drops to around 18g per jar.
Frozen Blueberries: Work great for the swirl and don't need to be thawed. They actually break down faster than fresh.
Nutrition values are estimates and will vary based on the specific milk, yogurt, and protein powder used.
Nutrition
Calories: 485kcal | Carbohydrates: 63g | Protein: 35g | Fat: 11g | Saturated Fat: 4g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 3g | Monounsaturated Fat: 2g | Trans Fat: 0.01g | Cholesterol: 79mg | Sodium: 147mg | Potassium: 655mg | Fiber: 9g | Sugar: 24g | Vitamin A: 249IU | Vitamin C: 12mg | Calcium: 441mg | Iron: 3mg